South Euroupe Review Flashcards
What is the tallest mountain range in Europe
The Alps
Why is the Strait of Gibraltar significant
It separates Africa and Spain
What is the most common climate in Southern Europe
Mediterranean climate
How does access to rivers affect countries and civilizations
Makes trade easier, movement, and irrigation
How do mountains typically affect nearby countries
They can be a protective barrier;
Trade is more difficult
How does ancient Greece affect the world today
Greek writing, architecture, literature, and democracy
What government system is thought to have originated in Greece
Democracy
Who conquers Greece
The Turks
The Ottoman
The Romans
How did being conquered affect Greek culture
Other cultures mixed together to make their culture
What is the official name of Greece today
Hellenic Republic
What is the most common religion in Greece
Orthodox Christianity
Why is Athens important in Greece
It has 1/3 of Greece’s population and it’s the capital
What is one economic challenge Greece’s has faced
Lots of debt
How does being a peninsula affect the economy of many South European countries
There is more tourism and different types of food-seafood
How does the Roman civilization affect the world today
They spread their culture and have influenced many places
What happened in the Renaissance
It was a period of great art
How did Benito mussolini effect Italian history
He led Italy in World War II and joined Germany as an ally, and turned them into a dictatorship
Where is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic church today
Vatican City
What is St Peter’s Basilica
The largest church in the world located in Vatican City
What is the role of the Pope in Vatican City
To rule Vatican City and the Catholic Church
How does being surrounded by another country affect countries like Vatican City and San Marino
You can have more protection
Who are the Moors
A group of Muslims from North Africa
What is the Reconquista
When Muslim government became unstable and the Christians took over
Where were the colonies for Spain and Portugal found
Africa Americas and Asia
What happens in a bull run, and why do people participate
Bulls ever released on the street, and people tried to run from them; to show bravery and to get an adrenaline rush
What is Flamenco
Spanish form of Music and Dance
What is Fado
Portuguese folk music (often sad sounding)
Why have regions like Basque and Catalina sought independence from Spain
So they can have their own government culture and beliefs
What is the European Union, and how does it affect southern Europe
Political and trade alliance
